Blister Heat Seal/Pill Cards - DOC-EHCC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (EHCC), is soliciting bids for blister heat seal and pill cards under ITB 3000026645, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via the LaGov vendor portal. This is an all-or-none blanket order contract with no guaranteed minimum quantities.

The scope comprises five line items: 60-count amber blister cards with white cards (600 units), 30-count amber blister cards with white cards (100 units), 60-count amber blister cards with orange cards (180 units), 30-count amber blister cards with orange cards (50 units), and plain white computer labels (650 units). All products must meet preprinting and technical specifications detailed in the ITB. Delivery to EHCC at 6925 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, Louisiana 70776 is F.O.B. destination; unit prices must be all-inclusive of transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. Bidders must specify delivery timeframe in their proposals, and the State reserves the right to reject vendors unable to meet stated delivery requirements.

The contract period runs from award date through June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum 36-month term. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later, via LaCarte Procurement Card (purchases of $5,000 and under) or Electronic Funds Transfer.

Bidders may claim Louisiana product preference if costs do not exceed other products by more than 10%, or United States manufacturing preference if costs do not exceed foreign-manufactured items by more than 5%. Bidders must register in LaGov, provide a W-9 form if newly registered, obtain E-Verify clearance, and comply with debarment certification and Louisiana Secretary of State registration requirements for contracts exceeding $25,000. Samples may be required at bidder expense, to be received within 10 days of request. Contact: Lynette Weems, 225-342-5533, lynette.weems2@la.gov.